Stephen Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Hannants have an RRP of £34.99 for the kit, so with a bit of shopping around a price of around £30.00 should'nt be too far off the mark. Here's hoping the next one will be an F-4C/D. The guys at Pocketbond told me £34.99 and in the UK in two weeks. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c.smith10 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I think the only thing im slightly disappointed about is the lack of flaps/slats down option! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 So a new F-4B and it looks superb, and affordable !! Will be ordering mine from Lucky Model, even with the postage it's still cheper than buying it over-the-counter here in NZ !! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 according to the photographs in detail and scale colour and markings the kit markings are for an F4N and not for an F4B, can anyone correct me on this ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) A first and new dedicated decals set by Furball Aero Design http://www.furballaero-design.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=48%2D0011 http://stores.ebay.com/Furball-Aero-Design And - ref. 12305 - McDD F-4J Phantom II 'VF-84 Jolly Rogers' https://www.academy.co.kr/product/148-12305-usn-f-4j-vf-84-jolly-rogers/487/category/26/display/1/ Review: https://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/kits/aca/kit_aca_12305.shtml V.P. Edited February 16, 2023 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 according to the photographs in detail and scale colour and markings the kit markings are for an F4N and not for an F4B, can anyone correct me on this ? I'm afraid you are right: 151000 was definitely CAG plane of VF-111 after its conversion into an F-4N. However pictures show this without the intake antennas typical of this version, so it can be easily mistaken for a B. It should be interesting to check the sprues to verify if Academy has all the other bits right, although there should be no problem for one important aspect: all F-4N had slotted stabilators and these were retrofitted on a number of F-4B too, but the original F-4B had non-slotted stabilators. The kit seems to have both types included in the box, wonder what the instructions say to use for this aircraft No VF-111 used F-4Bs before, so it could be that they also had 151000 on strength, but I'm not sure it had the same style of markings. I've seen a picture of one of VF-111 CAG F-4Bs and it was a different aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafrobbo Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Just when I thought one kit was enough, Furball add their magic to the mix and produce such temptation.............can't resist!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Evil Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Furball decs are now available through their site, as is their new A-4 sheet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted January 4, 2017 Author Share Posted January 4, 2017 (edited) After the F-4B, Academy is to release in 2017 a 1/48th USN McDD F-4N Phantom II "VMFA-531 Gray Ghosts" kit - ref. 12315 Source: https://www.facebook.com/academymodeleurope/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1575659209129938 V.P. Edited January 4, 2017 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 2 minutes ago, Homebee said: After the F-4B, Academy is to release in 2017 a 1/48th USN McDD F-4N Phantom II "VMFA-531 Gray Ghosts" kit - ref. 12315 Source: https://www.facebook.com/academymodeleurope/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1575659209129938 V.P. If the decals are good, this is one I'll buy ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) - ref. 12315 - McDD F-4B/N Phantom II - USMC VMFA-531 "Gray Ghosts" Source: http://www.academy.co.kr/6q/board_news_main.asp?pMenuId=BOARD00002&pCode=9950&pCategory=NEWS2 V.P. Edited February 16, 2023 by Homebee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 (edited) Released February 2017 Source: https://www.academy.co.kr/product/148-12315-usmc-f-4bn-vafa-531-그레이고스트/522/category/26/display/1/ V.P. Edited February 16, 2023 by Homebee 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share Posted November 29, 2017 (edited) Catalogue say 1/72nd (link)? Hannants error ? - ref. 12556 - McDonnell F-4J "VMFA-232 Red Devils" USMC Source: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AC12556 V.P. Edited November 29, 2017 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 New boxing (decal variation) release in late October 2018 - ref. 12323 - McDD F-4J Phantom "VF102 Diamondback" Source: https://www.cybermodeler.com/news/academy.shtml V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocoolname Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Mm... 😑 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocoolname Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Would be nice to see if ZM intend to add any new variants to their line up anytime soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyK Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 On 30/09/2018 at 04:01, Homebee said: New boxing (decal variation) release in late October 2018 - ref. 12323 - McDD F-4J Phantom "VF102 Diamondback" Source: https://www.cybermodeler.com/news/academy.shtml V.P. The box art did get the stabilators correct. Maybe that person should work the CAD next time...😜 J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masinissa Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 (edited) On 9/29/2018 at 11:43 AM, Nocoolname said: Would be nice to see if ZM intend to add any new variants to their line up anytime soon They announced that an F-4E/EJ/G is coming soon. By end of year IIRC. (And yes it will have a new correct(?) fuselage since they scanned a real F-4E.) http://www.zoukeimura.co.jp/en/sentiment/oyajiblog_096.html I've built the Academy F-4B. Nice kit, (with nitpicks) but you have to be precise when lining up the parts. I see they, like ZM, are continuing the trend of offering one new marking version when releasing/re-releasing a kit. The Hasegawa effect? Edited October 5, 2018 by Masinissa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 19, 2018 Author Share Posted October 19, 2018 (edited) Released - ref. 12323 - McDD F-4J Phantom "VF102 Diamondback" Source: http://www.academy.co.kr/6q/board_news_main.asp?pMenuId=BOARD00002&pCode=11559&pCategory=NEWS1 V.P. Edited February 16, 2023 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share Posted February 16, 2023 New boxing expected in 2023 - ref. - ref. 1235? - McDD F-4J Phantom - VMFA-333 "Flying Shamrocks" Source: https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235117457-academy-2023-releases-newsletters-1/&do=findComment&comment=4622755 V.P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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